VIDEO: More Than 1,200 Counterfeit 2026 World Cup Kits Seized in Gran Canaria
The Guardia Civil has seized more than 1,200 counterfeit sports kits of teams competing in the 2026 World Cup during two separate operations in Gran Canaria.
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The Guardia Civil has seized more than 1,200 counterfeit sports kits of teams competing in the 2026 World Cup during two separate operations in Gran Canaria.
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